KL #84

KeAndre Lambert-Smith

Wide Receiver · Auburn

A blazing-fast Auburn transfer who doubled as a return weapon during his rookie season with the Chargers.

KeAndre Lambert-Smith is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers who arrived as a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after transferring from Penn State to Auburn for his final college season. His combine speed and return ability gave him a path onto the field even in a crowded rookie receiving role.

★ Fifth-round pick, No. 158 overall, 2025 NFL Draft

★ Second-Team All-SEC (2024)

★ Ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine

Path to the league

Lambert-Smith played four seasons at Penn State before transferring to Auburn for 2024, where he caught 50 passes for 981 yards and eight touchdowns and earned Second-Team All-SEC honors. He ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, and the Chargers selected him with the 158th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Career highlights

Lambert-Smith's blend of size and elite top-end speed, including averaging 19.6 yards per catch during his lone season at Auburn, made him a well-regarded Day 3 prospect. He flashed that big-play ability immediately in the preseason, catching two passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in the Hall of Fame Game.

2025 season recap

As a rookie, Lambert-Smith played in 10 games and recorded five receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets, while also contributing as a kickoff returner with 418 return yards on 18 attempts. His workload leaned heavily on special teams as he worked into the receiver rotation.